Team USA has named their 23 man roster for the 2016 World Cup. Added to the 16-man preliminary team roster that was named on March 2nd are defencemen Jack Johnson, Erik Johnson, and Matt Niskanen; along with forwards David Backes, Brandon Dubinsky, Ryan Callahan and James Van Riemsdyk.
Team USA Names Final World Cup Roster
Named to Team USA are:
* named to roster today
G Ben Bishop, Tampa Bay Lightning
G Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings
G Cory Schneider, New Jersey Devils
D Dustin Byfuglien, Winnipeg Jets
D John Carlson, Washington Capitals
D Erik Johnson, Colorado Avalanche *
D Jack Johnson, Columbus Blue Jackets *
D Ryan McDonagh, New York Rangers
D Matt Niskanen, Washington Capitals *
D Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild
F Justin Abdelkader, Detroit Red Wings
F David Backes, St. Louis Blues *
F Ryan Callahan, Tampa Bay Lightning *
F Brandon Dubinsky, Columbus Blue Jackets *
F Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks
F Ryan Kesler, Anaheim Ducks
F T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals
F Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens
F Zach Parise, Minnesota Wild
F Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks
F Derek Stepan, New York Rangers
F James van Riemsdyk, Toronto Maple Leafs *
F Blake Wheeler, Winnipeg Jets
The most notable omission is Phil Kessel who starred for the U.S. squad at the 2014 Olympics and is having an excellent playoff campaign for the Pittsburgh Penguins. New York Islanders forward Kyle Okposo is also a notable name not on the list.
The forward group features a number of familiar names with Art Ross Winner Patrick Kane, T.J. Oshie, Max Pacioretty, Derek Stepan, and Zach Parise, being recognizable names in a group full of international experience.
The goaltending features former Conn Smyth winner Jonathan Quick, while the defence is led by Ryan Suter, Ryan McDonagh, John Carlson and Dustin Byfuglien.
